How to Search Durham County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: Clerk of Superior Court.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: Register of Deeds.
- County Tax Assessor.
- Tax bills: County Tax Collector.
- Marriage licenses: Register of Deeds.
Online access is limited for Durham County. Most records require contacting the offices directly.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Calendars | Civil
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Durham County civil court sessions listed by date.
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
North Carolina Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Statewide North Carolina registry.
sexoffender.ncsbi.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
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Property | Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Durham County Tax Administration property and property tax records, tax rates, and payments.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Register of Deeds recorded documents, real estate, and map and plat index.
Parks | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
GIS map of parks and park amenities in Durham County.
Visit →
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
.gov
U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
North Carolina Vital Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
.gov
North Carolina vital records.
vitalrecords.nc.gov
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Real Estate Conveyances
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
After the disclaimer, click on "COTT Index" to search the Register of Deeds records for real estate conveyances.
Street Atlas
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Durham County GIS street index. View the street atlas by page and grid cell number.
Voters
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Find your Durham County voter registration status online.
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Calendars | Civil
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Durham County civil court sessions listed by date.
Property & Tax Records
Visit →
Property | Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Durham County Tax Administration property and property tax records, tax rates, and payments.
Recorded Documents
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Register of Deeds recorded documents, real estate, and map and plat index.
Parks | GIS
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
GIS map of parks and park amenities in Durham County.
Visit →
Business, Voter & Other
Real Estate Conveyances
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
After the disclaimer, click on "COTT Index" to search the Register of Deeds records for real estate conveyances.
Street Atlas
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Durham County GIS street index. View the street atlas by page and grid cell number.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Durham County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Superior Court for court records in Durham County. Start at the Clerk of Superior Court's office for case lookups — North Carolina has no statewide court search portal.
Who handles property records in Durham County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Tax Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Durham County? ▼
North Carolina handles vital records at the state level through NC DHHS Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Deeds in Durham County.
Are Durham County records available online? ▼
Most records in Durham County are not available online. Contact the county offices directly. Check the North Carolina state page for statewide search tools that may include Durham County.
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